Balloon bagpipe.
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InstrumentBagpipe |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeEurope ; Italy ; Southern Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1980 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cylindrical with single cane reed, five finger-holes. Drone in one section with single cane reed wedged into the bore with newspaper, length approximately 80 extending from the drone. Blowpipe with no valve. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Child's instrument. |
NotesHugh Cheape, 1982. |
MeasurementsChanter 140, length including reed 221; drone length c 111; blowpipe length 56. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1849 |